How big is Balakrishnan's filmography?

Balakrishnan's filmography on GudVibe holds 13 credits across 43 years. The complete list is on this page.

Which are Balakrishnan's highest-rated films?

Parvayin Marupakkam (7.7), Rummy (6.3) top the list. Parvayin Marupakkam (1982) sits at 7.7/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

What jobs has Balakrishnan held on a film set?

Balakrishnan's credits split across multiple crafts: Actor (11), Director (2). The dominant role is Actor, accounting for 85% of the catalogue.

What is Balakrishnan's latest movie?

Lara (2025) is the most recent credit. Available on Tentkotta.

Where did Balakrishnan's career begin?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Parvayin Marupakkam (1982).

What was Balakrishnan's busiest decade?

The 2020s — 10 releases, about 77% of the entire catalogue.

On which OTT platforms is Balakrishnan's work available?

9 of Balakrishnan's 13 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Disney+ Hotstar, JioHotstar, and Netflix. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

What is the language breakdown of Balakrishnan's films?

13 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

What was the longest gap in Balakrishnan's career?

31 years sit between 1982 and 2013 — the longest dry stretch in the filmography.

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Balakrishnan — Filmography (13 Films)

Artist · 1982–2025

Balakrishnan is a artist with 13 film credits between 1982 and 2025, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Parvayin Marupakkam (1982) at 7.7/10. Average rating across rated films: 6.1/10.

13+Total Credits

6.1Avg Rating

1982–2025Career Span

2Roles

veteranCareer Phase

13+Total Films

6.1Avg Rating

7.7Top Rating

43+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Balakrishnan filmography

The span of work runs through 3 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1980s to the 2020s. From Parvayin Marupakkam (1982) to Lara (2025). The 2020s account for 77% of the work — by far the most active decade.

2022 stood alone as the biggest year — 4 releases while every other year held one or two. Between 1982 and 2013, 31 years passed without a single credit.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·13 films · 1982–2025

1982Debut
2022Peak · 4 films
1982First Director
1982Hiatus begins (31y)

1982–1986The Breakthrough1982–1986: 1 film, the first chapter.

2020–2024The Peak2020–2024: the busiest stretch — 9 films.

1982–2025The Reinvention1982 onwards: a turn behind the camera, starting with Director.

2021–2025Recent Work2021–2025: 10 recent releases.

Top-rated Balakrishnan films

The five highest-rated entries in Balakrishnan's filmography.

Career Timeline

1982
Debut
Parvayin Marupakkam
2025
Latest
Lara

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Activity by Decade

1980s1 film

2010s2 films

2020s10 films

Credits by Role

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